Jungle fatigue jacket belonged to MSG (Ret.) Antonio “Tony” Garcia-Velez worn during late war period, circa 71-72. A two war veteran, served with company M, 65th Infantry “THE BORINQUENEERS” during Korean War and Company B 1/46 Infantry, 196th LIB in Vietnam.
All original patched jacket with 2nd award CIB.
the 196th period pictures courtesy of Jim Comer.
A career infantryman whose military service spanned over two decades, Garcia enlisted in the U.S. Army on 10 September 1950.
He first served with Company M, “The Borinqueneers” 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during the Korean War,
Later serving in Vietnam War as First Sergeant, Company B, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal).
Garcia was awarded:
- the Combat Infantry Badge,
- Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC),
- Bronze Star Medal,
- Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC),
- National Defense Service Medal (1 OLC),
- Good Conduct Medal (8th Award),
- Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars,
- Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device,
- Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and unit,
- 3 overseas bars,
- Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars,
- United Nations Service Medal,
- Valorous Unit Award and
- 8 Service Stripes.
| Specification | Description |
| Owner Identity | MSG (Ret.) Antonio “Tony” Garcia-Velez Two War Veteran |
| Era / Period | Jacket was worn around 71-72 period |
| Manufacturer & Variant | DSA 100-69-C-1174 HENDERSON MFG. CO., INC. |
| Brevet / Patch List None | • Late-war US made: US ARMY, Name Tape, 196th LIB, “Americal” Div., MSG ranks • Period-correct US madelate war CIB 2nd award |
| Additional Notes | – |
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